Overview. Outline Itinerary

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1 Overview The Everest base camp trek has been ultimate destination and dream destinations for world's travelers especially after the successful summit made by duo Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in Prior to their successful trip, there were several attempts to make summit to the Everest but many were disappeared or died during the summit. Duo--New Zealand national Hillary and Nepali citizen Sherpa were lucky enough to be successful to have summit to this highest mountain and set the world record. Their successful trip to Everest got intensive coverage in the world media which helped to drag world's attention to the Everest, its base camp, and the land of Everest Nepal. Everest region is densely populated by Sherpa ethnic groups, who have earned name and fame in summiting of the highest mountains. Besides, the region is also home to majestic mountains, ancient Buddhist monasteries, amazing mountain vistas including that of the world's highest mountains, the Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and several other Himalayas above 8,000 m. to name a few are--mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Mt. Makalu (8,463 m) and the region equally boasts other majestic mountains like Mt. Nuptse (7,855 m), Mt. Amadablam (6,856 m), Mt. Pumori (7,161 m), Mt. Thamserku (7,723 m), Mt. Kantega (6,685 m), Mt. Lingterin (6,679 m). Besides there are several other prominent mountains above 6,000 meters. During the Everest base camp trek, you will be overwhelmed with dazzling mountain sceneries of these aforementioned Himalayas from the lap of the world's highest peaks, and therefore, why the Everest base camp trek has been one of the most demanded and wonderful trekking destinations in Nepal. If you are adventure lover and wish to have real adventure trek, you can have one day drive from Kathmandu to Jiri-Bhandar, the gate way to Everest and continue trekking. But, these days the trekking to Everest base camp is usually starts with a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then continues trek to Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorekshep and finally reach at Everest base camp and after exploring all around, you retrace back to Kala Pathar, continue trekking to Pangboche, Namche Bazar and finally get back to Lukla, subsequently return back to Kathmandu. Outfitter Nepal has several Trekking programs in Everest Region including Everest Base Camp Trek and basically we offer 16 Days Everest base camp trek for those have enough days for the trek and for those have even longer days we offer Everest Base Camp and Cho la pass Trek or Everest High Passes Trek and after organizing trek in Everest Region for many years, we realized that not all the people can have or afford 16 Days and we found that some of them have limited days and still want to reach the Everest Base Camp Trek and we have now, started to offer the 14 Days Everest Base Camp Trek and this includes your arrival and departure days to and from Nepal and 12 Days of Trek in the Himalaya. Outline Itinerary

2 Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel (No meals): Day 02 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding ( B, L, D): Day 03 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar ( B, L, D): Day 04 : Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization ( B, L, D): Day 05 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (B, L, D): Day 06 : Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche ( B, L, D): Day 07 : Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization ( B, L, D): Day 08 : Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (B, L, D): Day 09 : Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorakshep (B, L, D): Day 10 : Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar and trek to Pheriche ( B, L, D): Day 11 : Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar ( B, L, D): Day 12 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla ( B, L, D): Day 13 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (B): Day 14 : Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure (B): Itinerary Details Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel (No meals): Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters) and you will be met by our airport representative and transferred to hotel, Evening free and your first overnight at hotel in Kathmandu and have a time to shop your trekking gear if you need and prepared to take early morning flight to Lukla. Day 02 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding ( B, L, D): You will have early breakfast at Hotel in Kathmandu or if you do not have enough time to have breakfast then you can even ask the hotel to prepare the packing breakfast which you can have at the airport while waiting for the flight and drive to airport for the 35

3 minutes scenic flight to the small mountain airport Lukla, after reaching at Lukla our guide will introduce with the porters, then start today s trekking following mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi, it is easy trekking and takes about 3 and half hour to reach at Phakding. Day 03 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar ( B, L, D): After having breakfast at the lodge, we start our trek and continue trekking following the Dudh Koshi River and crossing it many times then enter to the park in Jorsale and we will stop there for lunch and again we continue the trekking, after few hours walking Namche Bazar will appears ahead as you travel along the path surrounded by pines. Pass the plateau where the Saturday bazaar is held and enter the village. Namche Bazar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces the Duch koshi Koshi. The village is a central hub of the area and food, sundrie and even mountain climbing equipment may be purchased here, overnight at Lodge. Day 04 : Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization ( B, L, D): The Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops as well as a magnificent outlook. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. For the acclimatization we walk up to Khhumjung village through Everest view Hotel in Syangbuche and you will see the beautiful view of the Himalayas including Mt.Everest. Khhumjung is densely populated by Sherpa community and there is an old monastery as well so, we will visit that as well, and then Return to Namche. Day 05 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (B, L, D): After having breakfast at lodge, We start our trekking with the ridge and level mountain path that offers an excellent panorama of Thamserku, Kantega, and Kusum Kangrib, after walking few hours on flat Zigzag we descend to the river and arrive at Phunki Tenga. Then we climb through Rhododendron forest to the Tengbuche, Overnight at lodge. Day 06 : Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche ( B, L, D): After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trekking with descending through Rhododendron forest to the Imja Khola and cross exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola and walk passing by a long Mani stone wall to enter the village of Pangboche. Our route continues through summer pastures to Dingboche. Day 07 : Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization ( B, L, D): Today is the remarkable acclimatization day. There are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you explore this beautiful

4 valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon. You have another option as you can hike up to Chhukum. From where, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Island peak, Ama Dablaml, Makalu, Tawoche peak and others. Day 08 : Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (B, L, D): The onward Himalayan journey leads us north for up to 50-minutes until we come to a mani-prayer Stupa then The trail is gentle looking down to Pheriche village below. Today's walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-pokalde (5741m) Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours of walking, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier. Then continue for an hour up a steep hill to the top, where there are views of Mt. Pumori and other peaks west of Everest. After a short break, continue trekking up to Lobuche, Day 09 : Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorakshep (B, L, D): We start our trekking following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier. After the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings you to Gorakshep, where we will stop for lunch and we leave all our stuff there at lodge as this is the last place where there are lodge available then we start our Himalayan journey to the Everest Base camp- WOW!!! Congratulation!!! Your Dream come true now, after visiting sometime in the Base Camp then we return to Gorekshep, Day 10 : Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar and trek to Pheriche ( B, L, D): Quite Early morning, we climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and enjoy the view of sunrise. From Kala Patthar we can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more, after seeing the sunrise, We trek down to Gorekshep and have lunch and start trekking down to Pheriche, Day 11 : Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar ( B, L, D): Now, we are trekking back to Namche, an easier descent passing through rhododendron forest. Tengbuche is a small village with a famous monastery offering you the splendid view of Ama Dablam, green hills and river views where we stopped for lunch then we will retrace to Namche. Day 12 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla ( B, L, D): Today is the last day of your trekking, The trekking is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill

5 climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla. Day 13 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (B): We will take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Day 14 : Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure (B): You will be transferred to the international airport for your final departure to your loving home. OUTFITTERS NEPAL has taken pleasure in serving you all of these days; you counted on us & we didn t let you down because we know how hard you ve worked to enjoy this holiday. Meeting you was an immense pleasure & we do hope you will remember us down the years with memories of the time you ve spent in this amazing country that s Nepal. Cost Includes All the airport transfers by private vehicles. Two ccommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast at tourist standard hotel. All necessary paper works, National park entry permits and TIMS. Flight fare (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) with domestic airport tax. All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek on twin sharing basis. All meals ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) During the trek. An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide and porter (one porter for each 2 trekkers) Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the guide and porters. Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company. All government taxes, VAT and service charge. Cost Excludes Note Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos. Your Travel insurance (compulsory) Food ( Lunch and Dinner) while in Kathmandu. Hot Shower during the Trek. International airfare and airport departure tax. Tips for the guide and staffs. Flight Delay in Kathmandu and Lukla ( Important):

6 The Twin Otter Plane is only the mode of transport to and from Lukla on this tour and Sometimes, flights to and from Lukla may delay or even cancelled due to mountain weather conditions as the weather in mountain is really unpredictable so, we strongly recomend you to have some extra day at the end of the trek to use in the case of flight delay or cancel to or from Lukla so or if you do not have those extra days then we will have to charter a helicopter to ensure you are on scheduled flight to your home or other destination and the cost of this extra service is payable directly to our office in Kathmandu if you have to use this service in US cash, or credit cards (Visa Cards, Master Cards only) then we will give you receipt of the payment from which you can claim the amount from your insurance and The minimum cost will be US$500 and maximum US$3500 depending on the number of people. Hotel and Accommodation trek: We provide Tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights) and Lodge/Teahouse during the Trek and the rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets, A few have electric lights and all have a spacious dining room-lounge on lodges during the trek, we will accommodate group in local lodge available each day. We send a porter ahead of us to book the required number of rooms for the group (rooms cannot be booked in advance in all places). Please remember that some of them are very basic and a sense of adventure is necessary. Transports used trek: We at Outfitter Nepal will provide private vehicles for the airport transfers and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and return. Electricity and battery charges on trek: There are electricity available in some of the villages where you can re- charges your camera batteries and there is solar power in some villages we trek and you can recharges your batteries in those places as well if they have enough power and we suggest you to have spare batteries as well and you will have pay some for recharging batteries. Meals and drinks on trek: The meals are included in our trek price and they are taken in lodges; you will have breakfast and dinner at the lodge where you stay overnights and our will guide will choose and stop for lunch on available place every day and you can buy bottled or boiled water on trek if you want to buy or you can bring water purification pills since you will have normal water for free, then you can have the normal water and use the medicine and drink however you have options of buying bottled water or boiled water in every places as well.

7 Luggage/Bag pack trek: Your main luggage will be carried by porters on trek and you simply carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, and etc, during the trek, as small loads allows you for full enjoyment of the trek. A trek bag is ideal for your main luggage, plus a small lockable bag for travel clothes or anything that you do not need during trek which you can leave at hotel s locker room/safe deposit box in Kathmandu for free of charge. Weight allowance at Nepal s domestic airlines is 15 Kg including your hand bag; excess weight is chargeable at USD 1 or more which is extra on our tour cost. Guide/Porter on Trek: We provide trained trekking guide and porters for the trek, A porter for each 2 trekkers and a porter carry about 20 Kg (10 Kg from each trekkers) and if there are more than 10 people in the group then we will provide you additional guide for the group. Group Size, guide and crew member: We organize the Trek for single people to maximum 14 people at once or even if you have more than 14 people then we can split the group in to two or more groups (according to the number of trekkers) however you all can walk together and stay at same guest house and there are only different guide, and there are 1 guide up to 10 people and 2 guide for people and a porter for each 2 trekkers. A typical day on Trek: Each morning on our trek after packing your bags and having hot breakfast at lodge, you set off on the day s walk/hike/trek and after walking for 3-4 hours, you will stop for lunch at around midday. The afternoon s walk is generally shorter and usually arrives at destination in time for afternoon tea. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent exploring the village, doing a bit of washing or simply relaxing with a good book. On some days you will arrive at our destination by lunchtime and the entire afternoon will be free then after dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and reliving the day s adventures, before retiring for a well-earned sleep. Our meeting in Kathmandu: You should to pass your International flight details to us once you confirm and book the trek with us for a meeting and greeting service at the airport on your arrival, once you pass through the Customs and come out of the Terminal building where you will see someone standing with a placard with either Outfitter Nepal or your name written on paper then our airport representative or tour officer will greet you and transfer you to the hotel or if you have not booked your Kathmandu hotels with us and you have done it yourself and have just booked the trekking part then you should pass your hotel in

8 Kathmandu, we fixed the date and time to meet through e mail when we communicate while booking trek. Insurance/Rescue/Evacuation: In case of a serious sickness or a casualty while you are on trek (which we believe will not happen), we will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital to save your life (this has happened to us few times) and you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation/rescue, so, please make sure that these expenses are covered by your insurance policy before assigning for the trek or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu. Ensure that you ve insured yourself before doing the trip, Common sense dictates this, it s good for you and please visit Nepal Travel insurance page for more info about it. Booking and payment: You are required to make 10% payment in advance in order to confirm and book the trek along with your passport copy and flight detail (Arrival detail, flight name, number and time) and the remaining 90% balance is payable when you arrive in Nepal and you have options of paying the advance by bank transfer or credit card, so, do let us know which modes of payment is convenient for you then we will forward the detail for payment.